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1health Listen to audio/ˈhɛlθ/ noun
[noncount] 1 a : the condition of being well or free from disease
We nursed him back to health. My aunt is quite elderly, but she still has her health. [=she is still healthy] She is the picture of health. [=she is very healthy] If you drink (to) someone's health, you take a drink as a wish for that person to be healthy.
b : the overall condition of someone's body or mind
He's in good/poor health these days. He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age. Her health is excellent. = She is in the best of health. Smoking is bad for your health. He is concerned about his sister's mental health.
2 : the condition or state of something
We must protect the health of our oceans. The economy is in a period of robust financial health. Investors are worried about the company's health.
give (someone or something) a clean bill of healthsee 1bill
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